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The Last Bear REVISION

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  • How does April free the bear’s paw?
    She carefully cuts the plastic off with her dad’s Swiss Army knife.
  • What does April see from the boat as they approach Bear Island?
    She sees mountains, a cold and foggy landscape, and no signs of people.
  • What special moment do April and her dad share during the midnight sun?
    They drink hot chocolate, make wishes, and watch the sun stay up all night.
  • Why did April’s dad take a job on Bear Island?
    He was offered a six month research position to study the weather in the Arctic Circle.
  • What is "Friluftsliv," and why does April’s dad mention it?
    It means "openair life" in Norwegian, and her dad says it reminds him of April because she loves nature
  • What does April notice about the bear’s paw?
    It is swollen and trapped in a piece of plastic.
  • What does April realize about Bear’s home?
    She realizes he is from Svalbard and was trapped on the island when the ice melted.
  • What happened to April’s mother?
    She died when April was four years old.
  • Where does April finally see the polar bear for the first time?
    She sees him at Walrus Bay.
  • How does April feel about going to Bear Island?
    She is excited about the adventure and the chance to explore nature.
  • Who is Tör, and where does April meet him?
    Tör is the captain’s son, and April meets him on the boat to Bear Island.
  • What does April think she sees on her first night on Bear Island?
    She thinks she sees a polar bear, but it disappears quickly.
  • How does April feel when Tör says no girl has lived on Bear Island before?
    She gets angry because she doesn’t like being underestimated.
  • How does April try to gain the bear’s trust?
    She talks to him softly and gives him food.
  • How does April feel when she rides on Bear’s back?
    She feels excited and free, like she’s having the adventure of a lifetime.
  • What does April decide to do every afternoon?
    She goes on a "polar bear hunt," searching for any signs of a bear.
  • Where does April’s dad work?
    He works as a scientist studying the weather.
  • What does April do when she realizes Bear is always hungry?
    She secretly takes food from the storeroom to feed him.
  • How does April’s dad react when she tells him about the bear?
    He doesn’t believe her at first, thinking she imagined it.
  • What food does April use to bond with the bear?
    Oat biscuits and peanut butter.
  • Why does April start asking her dad about melting ice caps?
    She wants to understand why Bear is trapped on the island and how climate change affects polar bears.
  • Why does April start exploring the island alone?
    Her dad is always busy with work, so she decides to explore on her own.
  • What does April find interesting inside their cabin?
    She finds a large map of Bear Island on the wall.
  • What was Granny Apples’ warning to April?
    She warned April about the dangers of the Arctic, including freezing weather and polar bears.